THULE roof Racks for a Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

joshg · 07-08-2011, 10:23 AM

I'm dealing with the same problem myself.. I have a brand new acura and my REVO is huge! I can use soft racks anymore, I just don't know if they make them for my car!

Good luck

Phatford · 07-08-2011, 10:44 AM

I know I am going to get laughed at when I roll out to the beach, My kayak and surboard both are longer than the little car is... ha ha

joshg · 07-08-2011, 11:13 AM

Yeah I have the same problem!! hahaha Now some how I have 2 kayaks now so I really don't know how this all will work out!

blitzburgh · 07-08-2011, 11:54 AM

I have a Thule rig on my Mazda 3 hb and love it. I've had it for about a year & a half now, using it approx. every couple of weeks with no issues. Every few trips or so I just check to make sure everything is secure and tight. Great quality & MADE IN THE USA! When I was installing my rack I had some questions, called customer service and got very good help. If you can get it on the cheap, jump all over it. I got the regular bars but wish I would have sprung for the aero bars just because they look nicer. Get the Fairing for sure though. It cuts down the wind noise big time. I went with the Glide and Set option. I wanted the Hullivator but its only rated to 75lbs. and I have a Pro Angler soooo...nope. Also, they have a cool mat accessory to put on your roof while loading now. I'd pick that up too. Sand + Car paint =

. Your set up won't be too ridiculous. Here is a pic of my PA on my sled. Don't get much funnier than this

scoop · 07-08-2011, 01:12 PM

I have Thule on my VW Jetta. I went square, and would do so again!

Made a getto rack extender, see detail in

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...&postcount=107

Saves on the chiropractor bills

romspacenut · 07-08-2011, 02:00 PM

I have a the Thule Slipstream on my Acura RDX and my haul my Hobie PA that way. No issues.

tagyak · 07-08-2011, 02:17 PM

if you go with thule, go with the square rack. this will allow for you to use a yakima mounting hardware too.
yakima's are round but the mounts are made so if you have a square bar, you can just cut off some extra plastic on the mounts to use for a thule rack. thought that was smart of yakima to do.
also if you look on c.l. for yakima racks you can find some good deals. i got mine from c.l. for around $50, the mako and the hully rollers.
i have mine mounted to a honda crv, your outback is going to look big compared to your aveo.

fredsoller · 07-08-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoop

I have Thule on my VW Jetta. I went square, and would do so again!

Made a getto rack extender, see detail in

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...&postcount=107

Saves on the chiropractor bills

Love Ur getto rack extender. I saw Tule wanted $80 +/- for theirs. Was thinkin some kind of channel or tube would fit right in the square. Looks like a project I can do.

Handymansd · 07-08-2011, 03:40 PM

Dude how do you launch... just drive out into the ocean until the car is folating and peddle off... or does the car just float below the PA?

07-08-2011, 03:40 PM	#9
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Dude how do you launch... just drive out into the ocean until the car is folating and peddle off... or does the car just float below the PA? __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

07-08-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
joshg Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	I'm dealing with the same problem myself.. I have a brand new acura and my REVO is huge! I can use soft racks anymore, I just don't know if they make them for my car! Good luck

07-08-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I know I am going to get laughed at when I roll out to the beach, My kayak and surboard both are longer than the little car is... ha ha

07-08-2011, 11:13 AM	#3
joshg Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	Yeah I have the same problem!! hahaha Now some how I have 2 kayaks now so I really don't know how this all will work out!

07-08-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
scoop Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	I have Thule on my VW Jetta. I went square, and would do so again! Made a getto rack extender, see detail in http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...&postcount=107 Saves on the chiropractor bills

07-08-2011, 02:00 PM	#6
romspacenut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 209	I have a the Thule Slipstream on my Acura RDX and my haul my Hobie PA that way. No issues.

07-08-2011, 02:17 PM	#7
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	if you go with thule, go with the square rack. this will allow for you to use a yakima mounting hardware too. yakima's are round but the mounts are made so if you have a square bar, you can just cut off some extra plastic on the mounts to use for a thule rack. thought that was smart of yakima to do. also if you look on c.l. for yakima racks you can find some good deals. i got mine from c.l. for around $50, the mako and the hully rollers. i have mine mounted to a honda crv, your outback is going to look big compared to your aveo.